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Prepared Remarks For Senator George V. Voinovich EPW Committee Hearing On NRC Commissioners Nominations
Source: NewsIt is no accident that we have seen dramatic improvements in both the safety records and reliability of the 104 operating reactors today compared to a…
Iberdola’s Cofrentes Nuclear Power Plant Gets New Penetration Assembly Equipment
Source: NewsMirion Technologies Supplies Electrical Penetration Assemblies to Spanish Nuclear Power Plant – By Linton Levy – The Mirion Technologies Sensing Systems Division announced it has supplied…
Beryllium Cleanup Hydrogel Wins DOE ESS&H Award
Source: NewsUse of DeconGel for Beryllium Cleanup Wins Department of Energy's Environmental, Security, Safety and Health (ESS&H) Achievement Award – By Stephen Heiser – The Department of…
Idaho National Lab Facility A World Leader In Nuclear Graphite Testing
Source: NewsKey to the success of the AGC project is INL's new Carbon Characterization Lab, one of the world's most advanced graphite-testing facilities – By Mike Wall,…
NRC: Contruction-Related Experience with Cables, Connectors, and Junction Boxes
Source: NewsNRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2010-02: CONSTRUCTION-RELATED EXPERIENCE WITH CABLES, CONNECTORS, AND JUNCTION BOXES – Edited by Linton Levy – ADDRESSEES All current holders of and applicants for…
Structural Integrity Associates Helps Educate Nuclear Power Plant Personnel With Training Conferences
Source: NewsStructural Integrity Associates Offers 12 Training Sessions Over Six Weeks – By Stephen Heiser – In response to the U.S. legislative initiative related to the continued…
AREVA And EDF Reach Accord On Spent Nuclear Fuel Management
Source: NewsThe agreement lays down the conditions for applying the framework agreement of December 19, 2008, which sets the principles of a long-term partnership for operations of…
NRC: New Open Government Web Page Features Citizen Engagement Tool
Source: NewsThe public, including NRC employees, can use the tool to easily share ideas and comments on how the agency can work better with others inside and…
AREVA, KEPCO Ink Deal To develop Imouraren Mine, Plan To Grow Cooperation
Source: NewsUnder the terms of the agreement, KEPCO will take an indirect 10 % stake in the Imouraren SA mining company, jointly owned by AREVA and the…
India’s 18th Nuclear Power Plant Begins Commercial Operations
Source: NewsWith the commissioning of this unit, number of nuclear power reactors in commercial operation has increased to 18 with a total installed capacity 4340 MW -…
New Study Provides Detailed Analysis Of Indian Energy And Utilities market
Source: NewsThe report shows the current size and share of nuclear energy as well as short-term and long-term targets indicating a demand ranging anywhere between USD 80…
NRC Appoints New Resident Inspector At Perry Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsHartman joined the NRC in Region III as a reactor engineer in 2009, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s of science degree in…
Westinghouse AP1000 Completes Phase 1 Of CNSC Pre-Project Design Review
Source: NewsA Phase 1 review of the AP1000 involved an overall assessment of the reactor design against the most recent CNSC design requirements for new nuclear power…
NRC: License Renewal Application Available For Columbia Generating Station Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsThe Columbia Generating Station is a boiling-water nuclear reactor, located 12 miles northwest of Richland, Wash. The current operating license expires on Dec. 20, 2023 -…
NRC Seeks Input On Draft Environmental Impact Statement For Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Renewal
Source: NewsAs part of Kewaunee’s license renewal application, dated Aug.14, 2008, Dominion Energy Kewaunee submitted an environmental report. The NRC staff reviewed the information and performed an…
Jaczko: Addressing the Demands of Today, Preparing for the Challenges of Tomorrow
Source: NewsThe Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Energy and Environment Conference – Edited by Stephen Heiser – Thank…
Khan Announces Take Over Bid From CNNC at C$0.96 Per Common Share
Source: NewsThe CNNC Offer will be in the form of a take-over bid. The definitive agreement provides for customary Board support and non-solicitation covenants subject to customary…
APS Palo Verde Unit 1 Sets Production Record
Source: NewsEntire Site Generates Second-Highest Amount of Electricity Ever – By Chris Smith – Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 1 just completed its best year since…
Alexander Statement On DOE Blue Ribbon Commission On Nuclear Waste
Source: NewsThis commission and the president’s endorsement of a new generation of nuclear power plants are welcome steps that will enable the United States to catch up…
NRC Delivers Reduced Fy 2011 Budget To Congress
Source: NewsThis is a comprehensive budget that will allow us to efficiently and effectively achieve our mission,” said NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko. “We look forward to…